When you get to a plateau, think of it as a landing on the stairway to your goal. And maintenance is a lifelong plateau, so a bit of "rehearsal" for maintenance isn't the worst thing in the world.
It helps to visualise yourself achieving your goal; doing this helps you believe that it's possible to achieve and motivates you to do what's necessary to make it a reality.
Most of us only use the scales to measure progress, but the scales don't always tell the whole story. Use some of these tips to get a more complete picture of your progress.
Finding ways to stay focused on your weight loss and fitness goals is one of the most important things you can do to make sure you achieve them. The initial excitement, enthusiasm and momentum that comes when we first decide on a goal can all too easily wane and disappear if we don't implement strategies to help us stay on track.The most successful slimmers are the most focused slimmers.